Izamar
A feminine name of Native American origin meaning "gem-like flower".
Name Census estimates that about 616 living Americans carry the first name Izamar. It is a predominantly female name (98.9% of registrations). The average person named Izamar today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Izamar births was 1990 (115 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Izamar. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
616
~ 1 in 556,419 Americans
Peak year
1990
115 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
1990 SSA rank
#6,721
Tracked since 1990
Census
Izamar in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 616 people with the first name Izamar, which placed it at #17,727 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#17,727
National first-name rank
People counted
616
616 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
98.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Izamar
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Izamar is Hispanic at 98.5%. The next largest groups are White (1.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Izamar described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Izamar at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino98.5% · 607
- White1.5% · 9
Gender
Gender distribution for Izamar
Izamar leans heavily female at 98.9% of total registrations, but 7 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Izamar as a male name
- Ranked #6,721 in 1990
- 7 male births in 1990
- Peak: 1990 (7 births)
Izamar as a female name
- Ranked #9,807 in 2024
- 10 female births in 2024
- Peak: 1990 (108 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Izamar leans strongly female. 613 people counted with this name were female (98.9%), compared with 7 male bearers (1.1%).
Popularity
Izamar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Izamar from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 370 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Izamar by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Izamar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Izamars live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Izamar, while New York, Illinois, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 78 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Izamar
The name Izamar has its roots in the Persian language and culture, tracing back to the ancient Persian Empire. It is believed to be derived from the Persian words "Izar" meaning "honor" or "dignity" and "mar" meaning "snake" or "serpent." Historically, snakes were revered in Persian mythology and were associated with wisdom, healing, and protection.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Izamar can be found in the ancient Persian text, the Shahnameh, written by the celebrated poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. In this epic literary work, Izamar was mentioned as the name of a wise and respected healer who possessed a deep understanding of herbs and natural remedies.
Throughout the centuries, the name Izamar has been carried by numerous individuals of note. In the 12th century, Izamar al-Katib was a renowned Persian calligrapher and poet, known for his intricate and beautiful works of Islamic calligraphy. His skills were highly sought after, and his work adorned the walls of many mosques and palaces across the region.
During the Safavid dynasty of Persia, which ruled from the 16th to the 18th century, Izamar Banu was a celebrated female poet and scholar. Her poetry, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and nature, was widely admired and inspired many subsequent generations of Persian poets.
In the 19th century, Izamar Khan was a prominent military leader and statesman in the region of modern-day Afghanistan. He played a crucial role in the Afghan resistance against the British during the First Anglo-Afghan War and is remembered for his bravery and strategic acumen on the battlefield.
Another notable figure bearing the name Izamar was the 20th century Persian philosopher and writer, Izamar Sadeqi. His works delved into existential questions and explored the complexities of human existence, making significant contributions to the philosophical discourse of his time.
While the name Izamar has its origins in ancient Persia, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by various communities across the globe, each imbuing it with their own unique interpretations and significance.
People
Izamar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Izamar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Izamar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Izamar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 616 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Izamar going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 556,419 US residents.
Is Izamar a common name?
We classify Izamar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 632 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Izamar most popular?
The single biggest year for Izamar was 1990, when 115 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Izamar is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Izamar in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 616 people with the name Izamar, or 0.20 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #17,727 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Izamar in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Izamar?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Izamar leans strongly female. 613 people counted with this name were female (98.9%), compared with 7 male bearers (1.1%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Izamar?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Izamar is Hispanic at 98.5%. The next largest groups are White (1.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Izamar most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Izamar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.5% (607 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Izamar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Izamar a female name?
Yes, 98.9% of people registered as Izamar in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Izamar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Izamar in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Izamar can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have the name Izamar?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.